Yard Waste

Check out the following information and our Yard Waste FAQs to learn how to properly dispose of yard waste in the City of Royal Oak. For more information please contact the Department of Public Service at 248) 246-3300.

Fall Clean Up:

Per ordinance, have all containers out by 7:00 a.m. of your refuse day.

Do not use plastic bags.

Yard waste pick-up ends the third week of December. Residents (no contractors or landscapers) may take a limited amount (10 paper bags per day, no plastic bags accepted) to SOCRRA, 995 Coolidge, at no charge after collection ends curbside through March 31st.

For leaves, use the City's Curbside Leaf Collection Program. Call 248) 246-3300, press 2, then 1, for more information. You can also check the city's website, WROK, or the Insight Newsletter. Please do not put anything other than leaves in the street as this could damage the equipment. Thank you.